India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram 1 eyes ‘Mission Aagaman’ launch by August 4

Jharkhand HC reinstates peon fired for taking office tea and biscuits home

The Jharkhand High Court has ordered the reinstatement of a peon who was dismissed from service for taking tea and biscuits from his workplace. The court ruled the punishment as 'grossly disproportionate' to the nature of the offence. It also noted procedural lapses, including a vague show-cause notice and failure to properly consider the employee's response. The bench observed that imposing such a severe penalty on a low-wage worker reflected insensitivity. The court directed his re-employment along with partial payment of back wages.

Supreme Court warns against unchecked AI use in courts after NCLT cites fake cases

Sam Altman proposes 5% US government stake in OpenAI and rival AI firms

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has proposed granting the US government a 5% ownership stake in OpenAI, with similar stakes suggested for other major AI companies including Google and Meta. The proposal is aimed at reducing political friction between the AI industry and federal authorities. Altman also framed the initiative as a way to distribute the economic gains from AI more broadly across the public, drawing comparisons to Alaska's oil wealth fund. The suggestion comes as government scrutiny of AI's effects on employment and cybersecurity continues to intensify.

Manish Tewari hints at disappointment after being sidelined in Punjab Congress reshuffle

Congress MP Manish Tewari posted a cryptic message suggesting frustration after being passed over in Punjab's party committee restructuring. The All India Congress Committee announced new appointments to prepare for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. Senior leaders including former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Vijay Inder Singla were among those given key roles. Tewari alluded to internal 'insecurities' blocking capable individuals within the party, while still acknowledging his long association with Congress. The reshuffle signals the party's early groundwork for reclaiming power in Punjab.